Salvia Species, Mealycup Sage, Mealy Sage
Salviafarinacea

Synonym:Salvia farinacea

Synonym:Salvia earlei

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow